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A member asked:

Had a filling today is it normal for the tooth next to the one that was filled to be sore?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Referred Pain: is pain in next tooth besides the one that received the filling. This pain should decrease on its own over 10-14 days.

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It may be...: An adjacent tooth can be sore for a day or two following the placement of a restoration. If it continues for more than that, please contact the restorative dentist.

Answered 12/11/2015

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